Sant Francesc Hotel
A 5-star hotel located in a 19th-century mansion in the historic centre of Palma
Situated on the magnificent Sant Francesc Square, the property has 42 rooms and suites, many with wood-beamed ceilings and covered verandas, as well as others that feature original frescos and mouldings.
Perfectly blending the vitality of a dynamic capital with the relaxed island lifestyle of Mallorca, their extensive renovation and restoration preserves the traces of the past while creating a modern and elegant design. This former city palace is meticulously appointed with numerous details that will make your stay a memorable experience.
There are 42 bright and spacious rooms (including 10 suites). The generous windows afford a splendid and unobstructed view of Sant Francesc Square, their garden, and the 'Patio Mallorquín', their exclusive courtyard.
The panoramic terrace (200 m²) offers breathtaking views of the Sant Francesc Basilica, and other important landmarks in the city. A pool (30 m²), solarium and bar provide the opportunity to enjoy light meals throughout the day. In the summer months, the roof terrace is transformed into a magical place, where you can sip a cocktail or a glass of champagne as you enjoy the gentle rhythms of the music and watch the sun set over the historic centre of Palma.
They also offer a wide range of beauty treatments including massages. There is a fitness centre open 24/7 and located in the former cistern. It is equipped with the latest Technogym devices, and while using the gym, all guests receive complimentary headphones, towels and cold water.
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The Bar
The Lobby Bar & Patio is without a doubt the heart of the hotel, a pleasant meeting point for visitors and locals in the city centre. Take a seat indoors, or outside in the Mallorcan-style courtyard. The bar features an extensive cocktail menu that boasts not only the classics but also their barkeeper’s modern creations, such as the “SF Cooler” and the “Agua Bendita.” You will also find a wide selection of wines, champagne brands and quality sparkling wines, not to mention delicious tapas in the old town of Palma.
The Restaurant
'Quadrat' Restaurant & Garden serves their head chef’s creations, unpretentious yet never simplistic. Located in the former stables of the palace, the restaurant can be reached directly from the street by way of the garden. Its cuisine is inspired by the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean with just a hint of modern flair. There are both interior and al fresco seating in their lush garden. The restaurant seats 70.
Villas nearby
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Villa Esquina
Located in the highly sought-after area of La Font, at the foot of the stunning UNESCO Tramuntana mountains in Pollensa, Villa Esquina is just a 15-minute walk from the beautiful historic town of Pollenca and a 10-minute drive from the Port of Pollenca and surrounding beaches, making it ideal for large families or two families with children. This stunning family holiday home has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 balconies with amazing views of the surrounding area and a large heated saltwater pool (15 metres long).
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Son Sant Andreu Villa
Located outside the town of Alcudia, this villa is big and spacious which is perfect for large families or groups travelling together.
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Els Baladres Villa
Villa Els Baladres is a welcoming and airy stone-built villa, with 3 bedrooms, fantastic gardens and private swimming pool. Well located close to Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa (the beach is just 4km away) and Alcudia, Villa Els Baladres offers privacy, style, modern comforts and excellent opportunities for outdoor living under the shining Mallorcan sun.
Price: โฌ1,050
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Sa Terra Rotja Villa
This elegant villa, set within the private Son Bunyola Estate, combines modern comforts with a serene atmosphere to ensure a truly relaxing holiday in Mallorca.
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Can Gelat Baix Villa, Moscari
With every attention to the utmost details, the property has a beautiful harmony of Mallorcan architecture and Dutch interior designed with exquisite taste, this stylish and modern villa in Moscari exudes class and good taste.
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Son Simo Vell Villa
Son Simo Vell is a large, charming country house with private pool, enjoying a truly unique location in the countryside between Alcudia and Pollensa. Surrounded by 35 acres of private land and provided with 8 en.suite bedrooms, this is the perfect property for large groups looking for an exclusive holiday in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt locations of Mallorca. With top class services such as air-conditioning, wi-fi internet, kingsize beds, fully equipped kitchen, Son Simo Vell is a truly special holiday home (and it is also perfect to host special events such as weddings etc).
Hotels nearby
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Finca Son Jorbo Hotel, Porreres
Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house.ย With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.
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Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat
Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere that's rich in history but with all the modern amneties. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a relaxing environment, the ideal place for a peaceful stay in a beautiful location.
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Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel
This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.
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Son Bunyola Hotel
Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorcaโs vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.
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Son Julia Country House Hotel
If you're looking for a perfect hideaway from your usual routine, then this lovely 15th century Mallorcan manor is the place to escape to.
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Ca's Sant Hotel
Located in the extraordinary valley of Sรณller, close to the main square of the village and 3 km from the sea, this hotel is elegantly decorated and offers 4 comfortable junior suites and 1 double room, separated from the manor house and each of them with independent entrance.
Things to do nearby
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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Private boat trip
Set sail on a private boat trip in Palma Bay, with full-day and half-day options available.
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Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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Coastal boat trip
Enjoy a fantastic day at sea and exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a typical yacht from the Balearic Islands, "El Gordito".
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Southwest Mountains, Villages & Sea Scooter Tour
Picture-perfect views from your vintage scooter
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Sunset boat trip
Relax aboard a luxury yacht as the sun sets over Mallorcaโs coastline. Includes drinks, snacks, and snorkelling, with optional tapas and cava.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
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Mar Blau Bistro
This charming restaurant has double height ceilings which highlight the bright and airy peaceful atmosphere and a wonderful terrace with spectacular views towards the marina.
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Gaudeix Restaurant
This gem of a restaurant is situated in Palma's old town. It has a simple yet charming interior as well as tables outside which are a popular choice on warm summer evenings.
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Ca'n Brondo Restaurant and wine bar
This restaurant is within a charming bohemian boutique hotel in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. It has an stylish contemporary interior with plenty of space and light.
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La Despensa del Baron Restaurant
This restaurant is on the ground floor of a luxury boutique hotel in the historic centre of Palma de Mallorca. It is located within a shady arcade, showcasing the original 15th-century arches of this former stately home, which have been restored in the classic Gothic style.
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Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Chef Adriรกn Quetglas and his team create menus based on natural products, traditional recipes and avant-garde techniques of different but complementary cultures, always from the point of view of an author.
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DINS Santi Taura Restaurant
Situated in a historical area, a few metres from the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca and close to the sea, you will find Dins Santi Taura.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Palma de Mallorca
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Beatnik Bar and Restaurant
The ambience of this restaurant is casual and attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. The bar with its VIP area is the meeting point for travellers and locals who can listen to DJs playing. Small dishes are served in the bar and when the weather permits, food and drinks can be enjoyed on the patio.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
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Brooklyn Nightclub
Located in Santa Catalina, this small but lively nightclub is the place to be. It has a late license, great cocktails and a dance floor downstairs.
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Assaona Beach Club
This beach club is situated in Portixol, just to the east of Palma city centre and is one of the closest ones to the city. It boasts wonderful views over the city, dominated by the cathedral.
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Cafe Atlantico Cocktail Bar
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Koa Bar and Restaurant
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Beaches nearby
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Palma City Beach (Can Pere Antoni)
The closest beach to Palma is at Ca'n Pere Antoni. This stretch of golden sandy beach starts just beyond the cathedral. A promenade and cycle path runs along its length but behind these lies the main road that takes you to Palma airport.
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Portixol Beach
Portixol is found just to the east of Palma's cathedral and is home to a little bay within which a little sand and shingle beach known as D'es Portitxolet Beach resides. The water is generally calm here due to the sheltered nature of the bay.
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Ciudad Jardin Beach
The small resort town of Ciudad Jardin lies around five kilometres east of Palma. Its beach, also commonly referred to as โCiutat Jardiโ, lies alongside a quiet promenade lined with palm trees, offering a huge variety of different styled bars and restaurants.
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Cala Major Beach
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
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Illetas Beach
Only 9km from the capital of Palma, Illetas is a holiday resort claiming three picture-perfect beaches. Illetas beach is the main beach, and is more sheltered than the huge stretch of sand that makes up the beach in front of Palma's cathedral, making this one of the nicest beaches in the Bay of Palma.
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Portals Nous (Oratori) Beach
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
Sights nearby
Sights in Mallorca
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Basilica de Sant Francesc
The facade of this 13th-century church in Palma (remodelled after it was struck by lightning in the 17th century) is typically Mallorcan - a massive, forbidding sandstone wall with a delicately carved postal and a rose window at the centre.
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Museu de Sa Jugueta
Based on the collection of Antoni Roig Clar, this museum showcases over 3,000 toys from all around the world and from different eraas.
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Plaรงa de Cort
The small and charming square of Plaรงa Cort, located in the heart of the city, is famous for the ancient olive tree ('Olivera de Cort') that stands in the centre.
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Banys Arabs (Arab Baths), Palma de Mallorca
These 10th-century baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma).
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Museu de Mallorca
Billed as Mallorca's most important museum, this undoubtedly contains some fascinating exhibitsbut beware that it is difficult to get excited about bits of stone in glass cases if you do not understand the captions. The museum has recently been refurbished, so we are hoping it is now more tourist-friendly.
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Plaรงa Major
The Plaรงa Major is Palma's main square. This rectangular space surrounded by traditional yellow buildings with green shutters has been the centre of the city life throughout the centuries.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Mallorca
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Canyamel Golf Course
This golf course, situated in Canyamel in the nort-east of Mallorca, is renowned for being one of the most beautiful on the island.
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Golf Park Mallorca Puntiroย Golf Course
This golf club opened in 2006 and was designed by Jack Nicklaus' firm, Nicklaus Design Company. The 18-hole course is a par 71 and has been integrated into the local environment to provide an immersive golfing experience - the course has been likened to a links course.
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Maioris Golf Course, Sa Torre
Maioris Golf Club is located 15 minutes west of Palma de Mallorca on the south coast of Mallorca. The course was created in 2006 by Dieter Cabus and is of a championship standard.
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Santa Ponsa Golf Course
Santa Ponsa Golf Club consists of two 18-hole and one 9-hole golf courses. More than just a golf club, it is a resort where you can buy villas & apartments so to have golf on your doorstep. Of the three courses, the 18-hole Santa Ponsa I is open to the public - Golf Santa Ponsa II & III are for members of the club only.
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Real Bendinat Golf Course, Bendinat
The Bendinat Royal Golf Course is magnificently situated 7 kilometres west of Palma, in an extensive wooded valley and in the heart of the Bendinat Housing Estate.
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Son Servera Golf Course, Son Servera
This golf club is located next to the sea in beautiful natural surroundings. The course was designed by John Harris and opened originally as a 9-hole course in 1967.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Mallorca
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Palma Bay
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of Mallorcas tourist development meet along a 25km stretch of coast. Tacky resorts sit next to exclusive retreats, it seems that everyone wants a slice of Palma Bay. One moment you can be in Portals Nous, with its chic marina crammed with millionaires' yachts, the next in seedy Magaluf, all British pubs and wet T-shirt contests.
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Portixol
The former fishing villages Portixol and Molinar, like many neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Palma, have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years. They have transformed from quiet fishing villages into some of the trendiest areas in the south-west of Mallorca. Their main attractions include a long stretch of beach, a beautiful promenade and a boho vibe. Thatโs before we even get started on the great selection of restaurants, bars and hotels servicing the area!
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Ciudad Jardin
Ciudad Jardin lies to the east of Palma, just along the bay from Portixol and Molinar and close to the airport. It's pretty much at the centre of Palma Bay and, after the transformation of neighbouring areas Portixol and Molinar, it has been heralded as the next 'up and coming' place for the cool and trendy set of Mallorca.
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Cala Major / Illetes
Cala Major (also known as Cala Mayor) and its neighbour Sant Agusti are holiday resort towns on the outskirts of Palma.
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Illetas
Illetas (also known as Ses Illetes) is a small, stylish resort tucked into the southwest coast of Mallorca just a few kilometres from Palma. In summer, it draws in visitors with its soft sandy beaches, calm turquoise waters, and laid-back upscale vibe.
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Portals Nous
Portals Nous is a small town 10km to the west of Palma. This is the place to stay if you want to spend time at the swanky marina of Puerto Portals.